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Las Vegas casinos continue to print money like it's going out of style. There's an old saying in Las Vegas: "Those multi-billion dollar resorts and casinos weren't built by winners." All those beautiful properties tourists enjoy so much were built by massive gambling revenue when people throw down cash and lose. We've all been there. You're sitting…

Finance ・ 02 February 2024

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Judge sentences Las Vegas casino thief who conned employees to help steal more than $1M

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man prosecutors said worked with a larger criminal organization to trick at least two casino employees into handing over large amounts of money could serve one year in jail if he does not violate his probation. On Monday, Clark County District Judge Jasmin Lilly-Spells sentenced Erik Gutierrez Martinez, 24, to one year at the…

Incidents ・ 31 October 2023

Belfast Telegraph

Sky Vegas promo code 2023: Claim your no-deposit free spins

New customers to Sky Vegas can get 50 free spins with no wagering or deposit requirements. You can then claim a further 200 free spins by depositing £10 within 30 days of signing up. Already taken advantage of the Sky Vegas casino sign-up offer? Discover the very best casino bonuses from our expert's rankings of the best casino sites in the…

Bonuses ・ 10 October 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s Chicago casino ‘a little delayed,’ expected to open in September

Hold your bets on the opening date for Chicago's first casino. Bally's executives said Thursday they expect their temporary gambling house at the historic Medinah Temple to open sometime in September, a few weeks later than initially suggested by leaders of the Rhode Island-based corporation. Regulators at the Illinois Gaming Board gave an early…

Finance ・ 04 August 2023

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Smoke billows from Fontainebleau Las Vegas rooftop

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Las Vegas tourists and locals noticed heavy smoke coming from a new Las Vegas resort Saturday afternoon. Smoke appeared to be coming from the rooftop area of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel on the Las Vegas strip. Clark County Fire officials say crews arrived at the still-under-construction hotel at 3:56 p.m. No dollar value…

Incidents ・ 23 July 2023

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High-rise fire breaks out at Las Vegas Strip resort

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A high-rise fire broke out at a resort on Las Vegas Boulevard on Friday evening. The Clark County Fire Department said it responded to The Horseshoe Casino at 3645 South Las Vegas Boulevard near Flamingo Road shortly before 9 p.m. When crews arrived they made their way up to the 19th floor to find a small fire. Sprinklers were…

Land-based ・ 02 May 2023

The Guardian

UK to tighten rules on online gambling after long-awaited review

Proposals to tighten regulation of online gambling have been published by the government, in a long-awaited shake-up of laws passed before smartphones put the potential for 24-hour casino games and sports betting in every pocket. After multiple delays, the Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) released a white paper laying out its…

Sports ・ 27 April 2023

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Las Vegas Strip casino fire leads to evacuation at Mandalay Bay

Two floors of the Mandalay Bay resort were temporarily evacuated late Wednesday night because of a small fire. There were no injuries reported. Just after 11 p.m., the Clark County Fire Department was dispatched to the Strip resort "for reports of smoke showing near the roofline," the department said in a statement. Firefighters "upgraded the…

Land-based ・ 03 March 2023

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Winnings ・ 30 December 2022

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Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 19

POIPET, Cambodia -- A massive fire at a Cambodian hotel casino Thursday injured over 60 people and killed at least 19 - a number that officials warned would rise after the search for bodies resumes Friday. The blaze, which started around midnight Wednesday, was put out over 12 hours later at 2 p.m. Thursday, said Sek Sokhom, head of Banteay…

Incidents ・ 29 December 2022

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Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 16

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - A massive fire that lasted more than 12 hours in a Cambodian hotel casino killed at least 16 people and injured about 50, while other victims were apparently not yet accounted for Thursday, as neighboring Thailand sent firetrucks to help fight the blaze in a bustling border town. Videos posted on social media showed…

Incidents ・ 29 December 2022

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New owners turn Las Vegas motel into modern apartments after fire

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The site of the Alpine Motel Apartments fire in Las Vegas now has a total rebuild. The building constructed in the 1970s went up in flames three years ago this week and claimed the lives of six tenants. Investors purchased the property in 2021 and began the rebuild. The rebranded DLUX Lofts has art on the side of the…

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Las Vegas STRAT to host 9/11 climb

Posted at 4:28 PM, Sep 07, 2022 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - In honor of the lives lost on September 11, 2001, active firefighters, police, EMT, and military personnel will climb 1455 steps to the top of The STRAT Hotel Casino & SkyPod's tower. According to a press release Las Vegas firefighters will climb in full gear and every participant will wear a…

Industry ・ 08 September 2022

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Regulations Save Lives; Just Look at the Las Vegas Casino Hotel Industry

HNN Blog Regulations Save Lives; Just Look at the Las Vegas Casino Hotel Industry1980 MGM Grand Fire Led To Widespread Improvements for Las Vegas Casinos, Hotel Industry Wallpaper, PVC piping, glue and plastic mirrors. That's what fed the spread of the massive fire that broke out in a restaurant in the 26-story MGM Grand hotel and casino on Nov.…

Travel ・ 26 May 2022

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North Las Vegas Police, Fire join together for ‘Battle of the Badges blood drive

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Friendly competition brought crew members from the North Las Vegas Police Department and Fire Department together for a good cause. The Red Cross'Battle of the Badges' blood drive asked both agencies to encourage blood donations. Then donors voted for their favorite agency before giving blood, and the team of first responders…

Incidents ・ 24 May 2022

The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Thieves Set Off Fireworks To Pull Off Maryland Casino Robbery

A group of thieves used an unorthodox tactic to stage a Maryland casino robbery. The burglars set off fireworks inside MGM National Harbor to cause chaos. Many patrons inside the casino panicked and believed there was an active shooter on site. The situation caused mass panic as people rushed to the exit. As a result, the bandits were able to grab…

Incidents ・ 02 March 2022

Northern Nevada Business Weekly

With fire fears in past, South Tahoe casinos focus on future

The $80 million Tahoe South Events Center is seen under construction near MontBleu Resort and across from Hard Rock Lake Tahoe on Oct. 11, 2021. The 132000-square facility is expected to open in late 2022.Photo: Tim Lenard / The Nevada Independent Northern California wildfires wiped away several weeks' worth of business this summer from casinos on…

New Year ・ 10 November 2021

Gambling News

Las Vegas Strip Traffic Leads to Higher GGR in August for Nevada

August was another good month for casinos and other gaming properties in Nevada. For the sixth consecutive month, the market collectively reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of more than $1 billion, helping the Silver State continue to rebuild following the COVID-19 disaster. The Strip provided much of the boost, as entertainment venues came back…

Land-based ・ 04 October 2021

WHNT

4th year since Las Vegas massacre stirs emotions, ceremonies

LAS VEGAS (AP) - People who died, those who are healing, and those who are struggling will be honored Friday during the fourth anniversary of the Las Vegas massacre that became the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. A 7 a.m. ceremony at the Clark County Government Center will be shared by live-stream with a support group called "So Cal…

Travel ・ 04 October 2021

KTNV Las Vegas

Las Vegas family loses everything in apartment fire

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas family lost everything after flames from a neighboring apartment spread to their home last Saturday afternoon. "The smoke was too thick. All I could hear was my mom telling us to get out of the apartment because it was on fire," Ana Rojas said. Rojas said she and her family were relaxing at home when smoke started…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2021

Las Vegas Magazine

Dine in old-school Las Vegas ambience at Barry's Downtown Prime

Longtime Las Vegas visitors may know the name Barry S. Dakake. Back in the heyday of the Palms, signing his door after dinner was a sign you really were a celebrity. Nowadays, you can find the chef at Barry's Downtown Prime at Circa Resort & Casino, where he and the other members of Make It Happen Hospitality, Yassine Lyoubi, Marco Cicione and…

Travel ・ 26 August 2021

The Middletown Press

Years on, no convictions for Mexico casino fire with 52 dead

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) - Ten years after Zetas cartel gunmen stormed into a casino in northern Mexico and set fire to the building, killing 52 people, nobody has been convicted for murder or arson. The fire at the Casino Royale in Monterrey was one of the worst attacks on civilians during the country's 2006-2012 drug war. The notoriously violent…

Incidents ・ 24 August 2021

The Korea Herald

Smilegate’s Lost Ark rewrites rules of online PC game market

Lost Ark, developed by Smilegate, has emerged as the most popular title in the role-playing PC game category in South Korea, a surprising performance given its rise to the top slot took some time and benefited from a host of external factors. The multiplayer game was launched in November 2018. As with other mainstream games, it pulled off a stellar…

Strategy Guide ・ 17 August 2021

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Dad told police he left 6-month-old in car while gambling

A father was arrested last week in North Las Vegas after police said he went into a casino to gamble for 30 minutes while his infant son sat in a sweltering car. Mitchel Hooks, 39, was arrested July 16 and charged with a felony count of child abuse, according to court documents. Officers were called at 10:15 p.m. on July 16 to the Bighorn Casino,…

Incidents ・ 29 July 2021

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Gilbert cancer survivor & retired firefighter hits jackpot at Gila River Casino

GILBERT, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - A Gilbert man who was due for some good luck hit the jackpot when fortune smiled on him at the casino last week. Stanley Beard, a retired firefighter, won more than half a million dollars last Friday when he hit the Ultimate Texas Hold'em Progressive Jackpot at Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Lone Butte near…

Winnings ・ 05 July 2021